University of California, San Francisco · 20 hours ago
Network Architect
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $260K/yr
7+ years expThe University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading academic healthcare organization, and they are seeking a Network Architect to develop and execute their network infrastructure. This role involves designing advanced network solutions, ensuring optimal performance and security, and collaborating with leadership to align network strategies with business objectives.
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Hiring Manager
Ricardo Moran, RACS
Responsibilities
Lead the design and implementation of advanced network solutions
Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to align network strategies with business objectives
Drive the analysis of complex business requirements into innovative network designs
Elevate network security frameworks and optimize network performance
Manage the full lifecycle of network services from conceptual design to continuous improvement
Develop and enforce high-level network standards
Mentor network engineering talent
Lead the resolution of complex network issues using advanced troubleshooting skills
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, in one or more of the following fields: computer science, computer information systems, etc
7 to 10+ years of Expert experience in one of the following fields: network engineering or network architecture
Certification: Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE), or Juniper JNCIE, or Aruba ACSX
AWS Solutions Architect – Professional, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Advanced working knowledge of LAN, WAN, MAN, wireless, VoIP, cloud networking protocols, OSPF, BGP, IP, Multicast, QOS, MPLS, VPLS, IPv4, IPV6, VxLan and spine-and-leaf architecture
Advanced experience architecting scalable, diverse, and complex networks. Expert understanding of server architecture, system administration, and security. Experience working with a software development lifecycle (SDLC) model
Advanced experience with Automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Perl)
Expert-level skillset in Enterprise Network design engineering analysis and configurations of multi-vendor routing, switching, wireless controller, wireless access points, firewalls, VPN, Load Balancing and DDI services. (i.e. Aruba, Cisco, Brocade, Palo Alto, F5)
Expert ability to translate business needs into long-term architecture solutions. Expertise relating to the design and development of software across the organization
Demonstrated leadership skills, including mentorship, negotiation, and change management
Advanced written and verbal communication skills and can communicate work assignments to medium-sized teams. Demonstrated experience presenting complex technical information to audiences of technical and non-technical stakeholders
Advanced experience creating presentation materials, generating reports, and presenting to appropriate stakeholders, including executive leadership. Ability to explain advanced concepts to engineers, peers, and leadership
Advanced ability to collaborate across a large, diverse organization and effectively communicate or negotiate with others
Significant experience working in a project-based environment, leading project management practices including schedule management, status reporting, and communication of project risks and issues
Advanced experience working in a project-based environment, including the ability to report on project status, evaluate project risks, and escalate project issues. Experience with risk analysis frameworks. Knowledge of information management
Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the University
Extensive experience in problem-solving skills; ability to uncover the root of difficult problems and scope solutions based on knowledge of available resources and timelines, as well as awareness of vision and strategy. Seeks information from multiple and diverse sources to inform solutions. Demonstrated ability to make decisions with integrity
Inspires creativity in others and advises teams on industry-leading practices, such as the incorporation of new technologies or processes. Has demonstrated experience leading in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment
Preferred
Master's degree, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, in a relevant field such as computer science, computer information systems, etc
Experience in complex higher education environments, serving academic, medical, and research and administrative functions of a large public university
Aruba Certified Mobility Expert (ACMX) or equivalent
Company
University of California, San Francisco
University of California, San Francisco is an educational institution that focuses on medical courses.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$52.45MKey Investors
California Institute for Regenerative MedicineBaldrick's FoundationNational Institute on Aging
2025-01-30Grant· $11.9M
2023-11-21Grant
2023-10-03Grant
Leadership Team
Pamela Hudson
Chief Operating Officer | Center for Digital Health Innovation
Jimmie Ye
Professor
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